In August, Senate Republicans blocked debate on the “Freedom to Vote” Act, saying the bill would give the federal government excessive controls over state and local elections and increase voter fraud
The race will take place on a new course that will move through the heart of Stroll on State. Officials say the new route will allow runners and spectators a sneak peek of the festival grounds decorated for the holidays.
To mark this occasion, students at Rock Valley College welcomed Peter Hawley, the Director of the Illinois Film Office. Hawley talked with students about the growing film industry here in Illinois,
Six major projects represent a total investment of nearly $29.7 million, improving safety, mobility and quality of life while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.
The 20-year-old said she had been working at the shop for about a month at the time and didn’t have any training or guidance about what to do if someone attempted to rob the Subway.
Police report 1,518 violent crimes so far this year compared to 1,441 in 2020. Mayor Tom McNamara says Rockford Police have recovered 308 guns this year alone.
“We have a duty to maintain the integrity of the Coroner’s Office and protect the citizens of Winnebago County while Mr. Hintz’s criminal cases are pending,”Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli said.
Tickets for McBride’s Coronado PAC appearance go on sale on Friday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com, in-person at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office and Coronado PAC box office and by phone at 815-968-5222.
Lifeline Helicopter responded to the scene to transport the 35-year-old man to a Rockford hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries.
Kimberly K. Millard, 53, of Janesville was found dead inside a home in the 500 block of South Academy Street shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 9.
Deputies responded to the bar around 12:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of shots fired. Once on the scene, police say the bar and several vehicles in the parking lot had been struck by gunfire.
Nahomi Anguiano, 20, of Belvidere was arrested on Saturday after allegedly crashing a car into a Winnebago County Sheriff’s squad car and fleeing the scene.
Once on the scene, officers say racial slurs were being yelled and the suspect made threatening motions and gestures to an adult female and two children.
Entertainment included art and live music, lots of food and performances. There was also a tamale competition, where judges included our own Mark Henderson and Ethan Rosuck.
State Farm holds its third annual “Hooked on Kids” fishing event in Rockford on Saturday where families and kids of all ages were provided fishing poles so they could cast their lines.
Each fall, millions of butterflies leave their summer breeding grounds in the United States and travel more than 3,000 miles for warmer climates in Mexico.
The plan gives a $694 million bailout to Exelon to keep nuclear power plants in Byron and Morris open for another five years. Under the plan, all private coal plants will close by 2035.
